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Tag: Martin Laird

Into the Silent Land: Six Lessons on Contemplative Prayer

April 19, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

I am excited to share my reflections on Into the Silent Land: A Guide to the Christian Practice of Contemplation…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: awareness of God, centering prayer, Christian Contemplation, contemplative prayer, contemplative spirituality, Into the Silent Land, Martin Laird, silence and stillness, Spiritual Growth, True self

An Ocean of Light: Book Review

March 23, 2019 Rich Lewis 4 Comments

  I am excited to share my review of An Ocean of Light: Contemplation, Transformation, and Liberation by Martin Laird. Martin…

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Posted in: Book Reviews Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, depression, god, Jesus, Martin Laird, self improvement, silence, transformation

God Is Not Pleased With Me

March 11, 2019 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

  “God is not pleased with me.” Do you really believe this? Why would God not be pleased with you? …

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, god, Jesus, Martin Laird, self improvement, thoughts
  • We Fall and Start Over AgainJune 21, 2026
    In October of 2016, I attended a retreat led by the late Father William Meninger. I filled my notebook with notes and one-liners. I especially enjoyed his wit and humor. He was funny, sharp, present,…
  • God Is in the PresentJune 14, 2026
    One of the things centering prayer continues to teach me is this: Life is happening in the present moment. But so often… we are somewhere else. We worry about the future. We replay the past.…
  • Three Powerful Fruits of Centering PrayerJune 12, 2026
    When you begin to practice centering prayer, you may not notice anything dramatic at first. You sit. Your mind wanders. You gently return. Then you do it again. It can feel simple. Maybe too simple.…
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